Fate Or Mistake? ✿ darren espanto

iii. doubt and hope

It's been an hour since the incident which resulted us to end up here.

The dreaded hospital.

How much I despise hospitals. The sorrow, the pain, the deaths and--

Dad.

Every single second of the day, I grieve for him and want him back so painfully; that's what all of us desire. His smile, jokes and warm hugs, I long for his presence, I long for it all. I miss him. I love him. Why us?

Before me, I saw Tita Rose, who was injured during the incident, being cared for by Mang Joel, causing me to sob heavily and tremble. Why couldn't that be us, joyful and still with dad in the UK?

I closed my eyes and reminisced about those fond memories as a family, all content with one another's presence. Composing myself, I grinned, thinking positive thoughts.

He won't be suffering anymore. He'll be fine up there.

Slowly, I began to breathe in and out, repeating those words to myself.

Inhale...

He won't be suffering anymore. He'll be fine up there.

Exhale...

He won't be suffering anymore. He'll be fine up there.

Time flew by as Dr. Aquino approached the bed of Tita Rose, seemingly pleased.

"Ah, excuse me po, is this your wife?" He questioned Mang Joel.

Mang Joel turned tomato red, shocked by his question.

"Hi..hi..hindi po!" He hesitantly stuttered in embarrassment.

Tita Rose chuckled, amused by Mang Joel's reaction to Dr. Aquino's question. Her glistening jet black eyes met Mang Joel's like a spell, that lead him into a trance of love, hypnotised by Tita's mocha skin and alluring smile.

"Ah, pasensya na ho, Miss. Vela is in a stable condition and is free to leave, I'll leave now and, uh, let you enjoy your moment," Dr. Aquino said awkwardly, slowly exiting the door. The pair both chuckled.

Unexpectedly, Tita Rose kissed Mang Joel on the lips passionately, Mang Joel reciprocating the kiss in a skip of a heartbeat.

"Tama na yan, tara na! Ayoko ng ganyan habang buhay Rose! Kailangan kasal ka na bago ganyan!" Lola B lectured, scowling at Mang Joel disapprovingly.

In high spirits, we left the hospital and travelled by Jeepney to the other house dad bought.

Upon first glance, nearly everyone stood in awe at its beauty. Bea (the name of the house) was truly gorgeous, regal and poised, like a queen. We entered the house which was crystal clean, well polished and maintained, almost like a castle from a fairytale, which brought me to my imaginations of being a princess. Who wouldn't want to be one?

Despite having a proper roof over our heads now, we have to give this up eventually due to the fact that no one can afford to pay for the mansion, now dad's unfortunately gone.

After unpacking, we ate dinner and decided to watch a few teleseryes. One was about a young girl named Ara who's dad died, resulting her to go back to the Philippines and earn money for her family. She encounters a charming boy named Arren whom she immediately falls head over heels for. Somehow, the plot seems familiar, however I can't recall from where.

During commercials, I saw an advert for The Voice Kids Auditions, intrigued by the whole production. If I could enter this competition, I could be able to gain a house and money for my family! It seemed like the perfect solution to our problems.

I turned to mom in hopes that she would approve of me joining.

"Ah, mommy, can I join The Voice Kids Auditions, please?" I asked politely, silently praying in anxiety.

"Anak—"

"Mom this is the perfect solution to our house dilemma! If I win I could gain money for us and a house! Please, mom! This for the best!" I pleaded, desperately kneeling, putting on my cute puppy dog face.

"Anak, yes! You didn't have to kneel, silly! Stand up na and give mom a hug," She grinned opening her arms in an embrace.

"OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG THANKIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!" I exclaimed, embracing her ever so tightly.

Hours later, I splattered on the bed, searching various birit songs on YouTube for my audition.

Following after several indecisive choices, I found it.

The Voice Within by Christina Aguilera.

I'm ready to win.